Are you a chartered accountant seeking a new professional challenge in Geneva? If you have at least 8 years of experience in accounting and reporting, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
For our client, a family office based in central Geneva, we are looking for a Senior Accountant to strengthen their finance team. The family office is dynamic and continuously growing, offering the right candidate the opportunity to evolve and potentially step into the number one position within a few years.
Your responsibilities with your new employer
Take responsibility for day-to-day accounting activities for the family’s entities, including hands-on financial accounting and audits across multiple legal entities.
Manage cash flow and maintain strong relationships with various banks and external advisers.
Be involved in the day-to-day operations across several locations, including financial implications such as maintenance and rental of properties.
Prepare weekly reports on cash, assets, and operations, and deliver ad hoc analyses to management.
Maintain and continuously improve accounting processes, internal procedures, and reporting systems.
Oversee asset management, including properties and other personal assets (finance, insurance, tax matters).
Identify, assess, and monitor risks across operations (financial, operational, legal, reputational).
Support compliance-related matters and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
What you offer your new employer
Professional accounting qualification and a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience.
Discretion and ability to handle highly sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and flexible mindset.
Proficiency in IT tools and reporting systems; willingness to improve and streamline processes.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential; French is an asset.
Experience in international tax matters, trust accounting, and compliance is an advantage.
Additional benefits you can enjoy
A stimulating and challenging work environment within a small, dedicated team.
Direct involvement in strategic and operational matters, with exposure to a variety of topics.
An opportunity to work closely with management and contribute to the long-term vision of the family office.
A central location in Geneva, easily accessible by public transport.
